Frequently Asked Questions - Private Youth Mentoring

What is Youth Mentoring?

Youth mentoring is the practice of being safely guided by a trusted person with experience in a particular area. Our mentors use specialized tools and techniques to support young people in achieving their chosen goals and targets.

Who is eligible for your mentoring services?

Our mentoring services are available to young people aged 10-25. We offer various mentoring styles including At Risk, Preventative, Progression, and Career Mentoring.

What's included in your mentoring packages?

Our comprehensive packages include:

  • One-to-one mentoring sessions
  • Mid-week support calls
  • Email support
  • Youth Mentoring Tool Kit
  • Action planning via private Google Drive
  • Career guidance

Where do mentoring sessions take place?

Sessions typically take place at agreed public locations. We can also arrange online sessions when needed. We do not conduct sessions in private residences.

What qualifications do your mentors have?

All our mentors are:

  • DBS checked
  • Mental Health First Aid trained
  • Safeguarding trained
  • Experienced in working with young people
  • Qualified in youth work and mentoring

How long is a typical mentoring relationship?

Mentoring relationships are structured as fixed-term packages, with the option to extend if beneficial. The length can be tailored to your needs, typically ranging from 3-12 months.

How much does private mentoring cost?

We offer flexible payment options including:

  • Full payment upfront
  • 50% deposit with monthly installments
  • Three months' deposit with monthly payments Contact us for specific pricing details.

Is there a cooling-off period?

Yes, we offer a 14-day money-back cooling-off period after payment.

How often are the mentoring sessions?

Session frequency can be weekly or bi-weekly, depending on your package. Additional support is provided through mid-week calls and email contact.

What if I need to cancel a session?

Sessions can be cancelled with 24 hours' notice without charge. Late cancellations (less than 24 hours) will be charged at the full session rate.

How do you ensure confidentiality?

We maintain strict confidentiality for all information shared during mentoring sessions. However, we have a duty to share information if there are safeguarding concerns.

Can parents be involved in the mentoring process?

Parents/guardians receive regular updates on progress while respecting the mentee's confidentiality. We provide monthly summaries and quarterly detailed reports.

How do you measure progress?

We use regular progress tracking, achievement monitoring, and formal evaluations. Each mentee has an action plan with clear goals and targets.

What happens at the end of the mentoring relationship?

We implement a structured transition process including:

  • Review of achievements
  • Future planning
  • Celebration of progress
  • Recommendations for ongoing support if needed

Can the service be funded by a third party?

Yes, we work with referral agents who can fund the service. Special arrangements and reporting requirements apply in these cases.

Contact us today to learn more about our mentoring services or to book an initial consultation.

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